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The Home of Republican ExceptionalismenSen. Cruz Calls on the U.S. Department of Justice to Enforce the Criminal Laws and Investigate Planned Parenthoodhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/pro-life/sen-cruz-calls-us-department-justice-enforce-criminal-laws-and-investigate-008023
On Thursday I attended the Students for Life of America #WomenBetrayed Rally on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol and delivered the following remarks. Video of my remarks is available above.We are here today rallying for life.Sat, 01 Aug 2015 12:31:06 -0500Ted Cruzhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8023More Secretshttp://www.texasgopvote.com/government/more-secrets-008022
The IRS targeted, intimidated, and harassed many Americans because of their political philosophy. The people are still waiting for answers about why their government is engaged in this Soviet-style behavior.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 17:12:42 -0500Ted Poehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8022Holding the VA Accountablehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/government/holding-va-accountable-008020
Wednesday, the House passed legislation that would allow for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 12:00:06 -0500Pete Sessionshttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8020Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation Clarifying Congressional Review Period for Iran Nuclear Dealhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/security/sen-cruz-introduces-legislation-clarifying-congressional-review-period-iran-008019
Yesterday I introduced a resolution, S. Res. 238, defining the start of Congress’ 60-day review period and detailing flaws within the submittal of the agreement.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:22:31 -0500Ted Cruzhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8019Equal Social Security Treatment for Teachers, Firefighters, and Police Officershttp://www.texasgopvote.com/government/equal-social-security-treatment-teachers-firefighters-and-police-officers-008018
In order to ensure Collin County and Texas teachers, firefighters, and police officers are treated no differently than other workers when it comes to their Social Security benefits, I have signed on to H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2015, which would do away with the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:59:16 -0500Sam Johnsonhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8018It does not matter what the polls say, most Americans don’t like what Donald Trump is sayinghttp://www.texasgopvote.com/family/it-does-not-matter-what-polls-say-most-americans-don-t-what-donald-trump-saying-008016
Some years back at the 2008 RNC Convention, I was in St. Paul, MN as a National Delegate from Texas, and my husband and I met Republican pollster and analyst Dr. Frank Luntz, the author of one of the best books on good communication that I have read.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:12:51 -0500Adryana Boynehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8016Congressman Smith Votes to Keep Promises to Veteranshttp://www.texasgopvote.com/family/congressman-smith-votes-keep-promises-veterans-008015
I’ve had many opportunities to personally thank Texas veterans for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation. But the best way we can thank them is by ensuring they receive the care and services they were promised.Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:12:22 -0500Lamar Smithhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8015Congressman Poe Appluads Passage of the REINS Acthttp://www.texasgopvote.com/government/congressman-poe-appluads-passage-reins-act-008013
The House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 427, the Regulations from the Executive in Needs of Scrutiny (REINS) Act with my support. This legislation will require any federal rule or regulation with an annual economic impact of $100 million or more to come before Congress for an up-or-down before being adopted as law.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:09:07 -0500Ted Poehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8013Immigration Law Is Not Glamoroushttp://www.texasgopvote.com/immigration/immigration-law-not-glamorous-008012
The majority of my clients are women. The majority of the cases we hear are about abuse and human rights issues, and although I would like to refer the case or turn it down, I can’t. “Help as many as you can,” echoes that paternal voice. It takes much strength to listen to these stories and to work the case.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:28:23 -0500Linda Vegahttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8012Congressman Smith Calls for DOJ Investigation into Planned Parenthoodhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/pro-life/congressman-smith-calls-doj-investigation-planned-parenthood-008011
This week I joined Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and 132 other House Republicans in calling for an immediate DOJ investigation of Planned Parenthood practices revealed in a series of disturbing videos.Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:22:46 -0500Lamar Smithhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8011Texas Delegation Works Together to Invest in Border Infrastructurehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/economy/texas-delegation-works-together-invest-border-infrastructure-008010
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Congressman Will Hurd (R-TX), Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), and Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) in efforts to give states more flexibility in how they use federal transportation funds, allowing them to invest more into border infrastructure. Reps. Hurd, McCaul, and Cuellar introduced H.R.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:11:00 -0500TexasGOPVotehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8010Texans in the Forgotten War: Koreahttp://www.texasgopvote.com/family/texans-forgotten-war-korea-008009
The defense of South Korea was supposedly a U.N. action, but as history shows, the United States, unprepared for this war, took the brunt of the fighting, along with the South Koreans.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 16:07:03 -0500Ted Poehttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8009Sen. Cruz: McConnell-Reid Leadership Team Pushed Through Another Win for the Washington Cartelhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/government/sen-cruz-mcconnell-reid-leadership-team-pushed-through-another-win-washington-008008
Last night, the McConnell-Reid leadership team pushed through another win for the Washington Cartel, and they did so at the taxpayers' expense. By casting votes in favor of cronyism and special interests, the Senate made clear what group matters most to them... and the answer is not the American people.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:17:51 -0500Ted Cruzhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8008How Not To Win A General Electionhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/government/how-not-win-general-election-008004
In primary season, sometimes a political party or candidates take their eyes off the prize and forget their ultimate goal: to win the general election. In the case of dealing with Donald Trump, this is becoming rapidly obvious that some candidates in their haste to attack the Donald, forget that what they do now will cost them in the future.Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:30:26 -0500Tom Donelsonhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8004Deputy District Director J.D. Kennedy Recognized for Service in the Marine Corpshttp://www.texasgopvote.com/security/deputy-district-director-jd-kennedy-recognized-service-marine-corps-008007
I’m proud I hire veterans and have had many former service members work for me since I began serving in Congress, including my current Deputy District Director, JD Kennedy.Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:36:06 -0500Blake Farentholdhttp://www.texasgopvote.com/node/8007